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Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Ranks Among Top 80 International Players Ever

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First reported by Mako · Aug 7, 2026

What happened

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija has been ranked 75th among the top 80 international NBA players ever by Hoopshype, following his standout 2025-26 season with Portland. The ranking highlights his All-Star performance and potential for further growth, marking a major milestone for Israeli basketball.

  • 01Deni Avdija ranks 75th on Hoopshype's top 80 international NBA players list.
  • 02He is one of three new players added in the 2026 update.
  • 03Avdija averaged 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in the 2025-26 season.
  • 04The ranking focuses mainly on NBA achievements with some FIBA consideration.
  • 05Avdija's three-point shooting under 32% could improve his future ranking.
  • 06The list includes legends like Hakeem Olajuwon and Dirk Nowitzki.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Giannis AntetokounmpoDeni Avdija
OrganizationsPortland Trail Blazers, Hoopshype, NBA, FIBA
PlacesIsrael, United States, Nigeria, Germany, Greece

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N12Center · HebrewAug 8, 2026
Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Ranks Among Top 80 International Players Ever
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 8, 2026
Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Ranks 75th Among Top 80 International Players Ever
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 7, 2026
NBA 2K27 Driving Dunk Rankings Exclude Israeli Player Deni Avdija From Top Ten
N12Center · HebrewAug 7, 2026
NBA 2K27 Driving Dunk Rankings Exclude Israeli Star Deni Avdija from Top 10

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